The Apolytonian War Academy

Harovan · June 24, 2002, 15:54

Citizens of Apolytonia!

As we all know, our position is bad and our start poor. We are stuck in a vast jungle, have very low good terrain to work with and absolutely nothing to make our citizens happy and proud to be Apolytonians. This situation has to be changed. Our only way out is our military. The arrows, spears and axes of our glorious soldiers will soon be stained with French blood and shall give us the space and air to breathe. And they will raise the respect of other nations towards our glorious Apolytonian Empire.

In these hard for all of us times we proudly declare the foundation of the Apolytonian War Academy. It is a place for all citizens, supporting a sane and well prepared warfare, to discuss plans, strategies and scenarios. It has no room for ultra-warmongers, for whom the presence of another nation's unit within the range of ours already suffices as reason of war. This War Academy is about strategy, not hazard.

Note that the Apolytonian War Academy is neither a political party nor a governmental office. Like Thinkers Guild and Culture Club it is a place to discuss and learn from each other, not to decide. We will discuss various strategies and "what would be, if" scenarios. Our goal is to find the most efficient way to hit the enemy as early and hard as possible. We will find and report weak points in our defense. We will offer the government plans and strategies as base for decisions. This includes recommendations for all governmental offices, be it the SMC or the ministers of IE, city planning, public works, science, trade and finances. Members of all political parties are welcome as well as all other citizens of Apolytonia.

Academy staff:
Sir Ralph
notyoueither
UnOrthOdOx
Kingof the Apes
Sheik
skywalker
jdd2007
civman2000
Duddha
Captain
Guardian
panag
ProfessorChaos
iain
Vlad Antlerkov
trevor
History Guy
Robber Baron
DAVOUT
GoodFella
Micaelus
johncmcleod
DarkCloud
Kramerman
UberKruX
The Dark Lord
Decimus
Will 5001
The_Spartan
trickey
Gen.Dragolen
adaMada
Shiber
Kloreep
GhengisFarb
ManicStarSeed
carpathia
Col. Emil Furst
Aggie
Kickbooti
Proserpine
Meshelic
Mr. Orange
roadcage

Thread library:

Topic	Author	Date (GMT)	Remarks

1st term

Strategies for Case Pink	Sir Ralph	25-06-2002
Worker Gambit	skywalker	25-06-2002
Plans for War with France and/or America	Duddha	25-06-2002
Case Blue	skywalker	26-06-2002
Tactic for the upcoming war	skywalker	03-07-2002
Chariot Road question	Captain	09-07-2002
Scenario of war with French after America: Plan Jackal	GoodFella	10-07-2002
Should we research Horseback Riding more aggressively?	Robber Baron	12-07-2002
City of Iron?	The Dark Lord	15-07-2002

2nd term

Topic	Author	Date (GMT)	Remarks
Production After Case Teal	UberKruX	17-07-2002
Our Impossible Challenge	The Dark Lord	19-07-2002
The geography is with Apolytonia	DAVOUT	19-07-2002
Don't underestimate the power of temples	GoodFella	20-07-2002
Plan Demain	skywalker	20-07-2002
Taking out Philadelphia?	UnOrthOdOx	25-07-2002
Learning from the American war	Captain	26-07-2002
Homeland defense plan	Captain	26-07-2002
Urgent Fragrant valley alert	Robber Baron	26-07-2002
SMC's Plans, 925 BC: The French Front	UberKruX	29-07-2002	Dept. of Defense
French Front: Archers / Swordsmen / Horsemen	UberKruX	29-07-2002
The Viability of War Chariots	UberKruX	29-07-2002
A quantum leap forward	DAVOUT	30-07-2002
Road to France	GoodFella	31-07-2002	Dept. of Public Works
Contingency plans	GoodFella	31-07-2002	Machiavelli Institute
Imminent danger	DAVOUT	01-08-2002
Defensive case North/West	adaMada	01-08-2002	Machiavelli Institute
Persia instead of France?	GoodFella	01-08-2002
Home Defense	DAVOUT	03-08-2002
The Persian Front	Shiber	09-08-2002
SMC Generalized Plan: The Greeks	UberKruX	11-08-2002	Dept. of Defense
SMC Generalized Plan: The Persians	UberKruX	12-08-2002	Dept. of Defense

3rd term

Topic	Author	Date (GMT)	Remarks
Our military doctrine for the early Medieval age	Sir Ralph	20-08-2002
What to do after Orleans and Paris	Aggie	20-08-2002
Proposal for a quick response team	Shiber	23-08-2002
War Chariots and our Golden Age	Robber Baron	24-08-2002
Response to the Military alliances	UnOrthOdOx	25-08-2002	Machiavelli Institute
What to do with the warrior?	Shiber	29-08-2002
General Offensive against Persia	Aggie	04-09-2002
American-Aztec War	adaMada	09-09-2002

4th term

Topic	Author	Date (GMT)	Remarks
Pounding Persia to Pieces	Robber Baron	18-09-2002
Sea Power	DAVOUT	19-09-2002
Strategy for the American campaign	Shiber	25-09-2002
Persia defeated, Aztec-American war, what next?	Meshelic	07-10-2002
Civ Military Calculator	Mr.Orange	09-10-2002
Plans for France	Shiber	15-10-2002
Next target England or France	Aggie	16-10-2002

5th term

Topic	Author	Date (GMT)	Remarks
Attack the tech leaders	Shiber	11-11-2002
Where the rubber meets the road	roadcage	13-11-2002
German objectives	roadcage	13-11-2002
English objectives	roadcage	13-11-2002
Greek objectives	roadcage	13-11-2002
Zululand objectives	roadcage	14-11-2002
Operation Reiseling	roadcage	15-11-2002

Harovan · June 24, 2002, 15:54

Four simple rules:

1 - Every citizen of Apolytonia has the right and is explicitly encouraged to take part in the strategical discussions. Questions and comments are welcome.

2 - Every citizen of Apolytonia who agrees with the spirit of the Academy has the right to join the Academy staff.

3 - Every member of the War Academy has the right to open discussion threads. They shall be marked with the words "War Academy: (thread title)". So if somebody wants to discuss about the Chinese unique unit, the thread title should be: "War Academy: Ways to neutralize the Chinese UU in a possible war" or similar.

4 - We expect our members and visitors to keep seriousness. Spam posts like "They shall die!" or "Kill them all!" or similar and off-topic posts are unwelcome.

UnOrthOdOx · June 24, 2002, 16:12

You can add my name emphatically to the list. This is exactly how all groups should opperate.

Kingof the Apes · June 24, 2002, 16:24

Yes, add my name to the list also.

Finally, a place to discuss Military Strategy

Panag · June 24, 2002, 16:54

hi ,

, intresting , .... where is NYE , ...

"peace true power" , ..... that is the way we should follow , .....

what shall we do with captured worker's , ..
what shall we do with the sea, explore it or not , ...
what shall we do the unit near the french , let it stay there , to block and to spy , ...

have a nice day

Sheik · June 24, 2002, 17:03

I would also like to join.

Harovan · June 24, 2002, 17:23

Welcome, gentlemen.

Panag, yes, peace through power is what we strive for. Captured workers shall clean the Notylopa jungle. The sea is definitely worth to be explored, as soon as we discover sea and ocean going vessels. The warrior near the French borders shall recognize their location and should as soon as Case Pink has been unleashed look out for a French counterattack.

Kuciwalker · June 24, 2002, 18:23

Add my signature.

If we're going to use Military Commanders, we could use this area to select them - whoever seems to come up with the best strategies, etc. gets the position.

jdd2007 · June 24, 2002, 18:35

good idea. please, please everyone, lets keep everything on target and productive...

edit: add my name please

civman2000 · June 24, 2002, 18:44

I don't like war much, but add me. As I understnad it, this is just to make wars efficient, not to promote more war.

Duddha · June 24, 2002, 20:42

I'd like to join. I'm reading Clausewitz right now so i'm in the mood.

Captain · June 24, 2002, 21:19

Add me.

Question 1:

Would you consider using workers as bait to be an exploit? Should we as Apolytoners use this "exploit"? I think it might help in this war against the French. Considering our poor terrain versus the ai production bonuses, I think we need to use every advantage we can.

If we do use a worker for bait, how shall we make use of it? To draw units out of cities and ensure that there are no excess ai defenders/attackers? Would that even work?

Guardian · June 25, 2002, 03:23

I'd like to join too.

This could get quite interesting and we can all learn a lot.
As you all know, I am not much of a warmonger, but I do believe that war can be necessary and/or inevitable at times, and so "avoid war at all cost" is not a sound policy for any empire. Better to be ready for it and be able to choose where and when to fight.

Actually, I think Metallica summed it up pretty well in their song "Don't tread on me"...

So be it
Threaten no more
To secure peace is to prepare for war

So be it
Settle the score
Touch me again for the words that you will hear evermore

Don't tread on me!

Harovan · June 25, 2002, 03:34

Welcome new members.

You are right, this Academy is not founded to promote wars at all cost. But wars to expand and to supply our citizens with strategic resources and luxuries will be necessary. This is a place for our citizens to prepare for these wars. A sane war, well thought, well armed and with clearly defined goals, with precise strikes and a good placed reserve is as good as won.

notyoueither · June 25, 2002, 03:44

Quote:

Originally posted by panag

, intresting , .... where is NYE , ...

Right here my friend.

Have a nice day.

Captain · June 25, 2002, 10:44

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain
Question 1:

Would you consider using workers as bait to be an exploit? Should we as Apolytoners use this "exploit"? I think it might help in this war against the French. Considering our poor terrain versus the ai production bonuses, I think we need to use every advantage we can.

If we do use a worker for bait, how shall we make use of it? To draw units out of cities and ensure that there are no excess ai defenders/attackers? Would that even work?

Anyone?

Or should this be it's own thread?

Harovan · June 25, 2002, 10:54

Sorry for not responding earlier, since this thread is made not for discussions. Here's a short statement (my position): We need our workers to improve our productive cities, build roads and dig us out of the jungle. However, we could use foreign workers as bait. No doubt we will catch some.

If you wish to further discuss this matter, I suggest you either to do it in the "War Academy: Strategies for Case Pink" thread or open another one (don't forget to add "War Academy:").

Captain · June 25, 2002, 10:58

ok, will do. thanks!

Panag · June 25, 2002, 16:01

hi ,

Sir Ralph , please sign panag up aswell ,... thanks

hi , NYE

have a nice day

ProfessorChaos · June 26, 2002, 11:26

I would like to join too.

Thanks

iain · June 26, 2002, 12:40

i would like to join

Vlad Antlerkov · June 26, 2002, 12:48

I'd like to join, also.

History Guy · July 3, 2002, 11:12

Sir, if there is enough room, I should, as a tactician and a historian of military history, like to apply for the staff of the war academy, for the greater good of our glorious empire.